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Caudwell Family History

Caudwell Surname Meaning

see Caldwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caudwell family from?

You can see how Caudwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caudwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Caudwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Caudwell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Caudwell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Caudwell families in 1891.
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What did your Caudwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caudwell. 50% of Caudwell men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Caudwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caudwell were Horseman On Farm and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Caudwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caudwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caudwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 335 immigration records available for the last name Caudwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Caudwell. For the veterans among your Caudwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caudwell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Caudwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caudwell in 1968 was 78, and 54 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caudwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caudwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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